Races

Runners have two years to complete 8 races. No races may be repeated from the list except for the founding race- The Hogeye Marathon/Half Marathon. Races must come from the approved list. Races outside this list DO NOT COUNT. Virtual Races DO NOT COUNT. All events will track their finishers. Awards will not be sent until 2026. Please do not ask for your award earlier.

🍀 St. Patrick’s Day Virtual Run – Run Bold. Run Lucky. Run Strong. 🍀 Celebrate the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day with more than just luck — celebrate it with Pride! Choose one of two T-shirt Designs:- St. Patrick with Beer: Our exclusive Kelly Green performance tee features an intricate, art-inspired design that commands attention. Ornate gold detailing, dynamic movement, and bold St. Patrick’s Day elements come together in a rich, eye-catching composition that stands out against the vibrant green backdrop. It’s more than a race shirt — it’s a statement piece. - Leprechaun with Clover: The shamrocks, Celtic design, and bold green-and-gold palette instantly scream St. Patrick’s Day!Our St. Patrick’s Day Virtual Run is your chance to chase your goals, conquer your miles, and earn your pot of gold the only way that matters: one determined step at a time. Whether you're running your fastest 5K yet or simply getting out there to move, this run is about heart, resilience, a

Join us for the annual Time to Paddy 5k/10k and Lucky 13.1 Half Marathon! A St. Patrick-themed run that is perfect for the whole family. The fun includes great swag (designer shirt, custom medal), chip-timing, live results and awards, free photos, a "biggest team" contest, a kids' dash, great post-race food, and plenty of fun! Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one! Can't make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag! *Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $17! Half Marathon Registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal! 10k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal! 5k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal! 1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt and an awesome finisher medal! Th

Question:  Is it supposed to be DO NOT STOP, or DONUT STOP?  Answer:  YES! Like Running or Walking?  Love Donuts?  This race is for you! Join us for the annual DoNot Stop Half Marathon, 5k/10k! A donut-themed event that is perfect for the whole family. The fun includes - Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal Chip-timing with live results and awards Free photos Delicious donut waiting at the finish line Plenty of fun! Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one! Can't make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag! *Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $15 Half - Marathon registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal! 10k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal! 5k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal! 1 Mile regis

What is the Bike City Fondo? Love to ride?  This event has options for everyone!  Road riding, gravel grinder, paved trail system; there are courses for all riders, no matter your riding level!  Bring your club, team, friends and/or family for a day of excellent riding and relax with a beer and refreshments at the finish. Want to explore the back roads?  Our road options which get you out of town onto the open roads quickly, with mileage to meet your goals. Feeling more adventurous?  Or go for a gravel option. Our gravel course will take you south, out of Fayetteville and wind you through a variety of terrain.  First event ride?  Want to stay on the paved trail? We have that as well!  And enjoy some amazing aid stations...you may be surprised by the wide array of goodies provided our great sponsors. All ride options include a finisher medal, ride t-shirt and post race food and beverages!  Join the fun!

There’s a 5K for adults and older kids and a 1K Fun Run for the little ones. Don’t worry though, because there aren’t any real cow paddies to avoid. The name is just part of the tradition of this race, which has played a big part in developing Fayetteville’s pro-fitness, pro-fun culture over the years!     The Cow Paddy Run produced by The Spark Foundation focuses on helping students and families build habits for an active, healthy lifestyle. We offer a “pay-your-age” program for runners 5-12 and proceeds directly support physical education in local schools through the school participation prize. As part of our mission, we want the focus on running to be fun and accessible. All runners get a chip time, participant shirt and finisher’s medal.   We do not offer overall or age group awards for these events, but rather focus on the love of running by creating a fun, family-friendly atmosphere!   5K Strava Map — The course uses the paved loop around Gulley Park and the grass loop by Apple S

Join us for the annual Hometown Half Marathon & 5k/10k! A run local-themed event that is perfect for the whole family.The fun includes - Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal Chip-timing with live results and awards Pacers for the half marathon Free photos Delicious Treats waiting at the finish line Plenty of fun! Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one!Can't make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag! *Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $17! Half Marathon Registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal! 10k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal! 5k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal! 1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal! The kid

OVT Off-Road Triathlon, Off-Road Duathlon, Gravel Triathlon and Gravel Duathlon to be held on the same weekend as the oldest road triathlon in NW Arkansas.  Saturday, June 13 - OVT Gravel Triathlon, Gravel Duathlon, Mtn Bike Triathlon and Mtn Bike Duathlon events.  Off-road events: Gravel Tri - 400-yard swim, 12-mile bike, 3-mile runGravel Du - 2-mile run, 12-mile bike, 3-mile runMountain Bike Tri - 400-yard swim, 8-mile bike, 3-mile runMountain Bike Du - 2-mile run, 8-mile bike, 3-mile run Sunday, June 14 - Ozark Valley Triathlon (road events) is hosting the 2026 Arkansas State Championships in the international and sprint distances as well as the Arkansas High School State Championship.  There is a combined Club Championship competition as well.  These are both road triathlon races and there will be a Aquabike, duathlon and team category (International distance only) in the Ozark Valley Triathlon.  Road events: Sprint Triathlon - 400-yard swim, 13-mile bike, 2-mile run (USA Triathlon

Get your miles and your caffeine fix! Join us for the 7th Annual Espresso Run/Ride, a fun social event hosted by the Natural State Run Club, where we run, bike, or skate between some of NWA’s best coffee shops—fueling up with local brews at each stop. We’ll kick things off at 7:00 AM and make our way through a curated route of local cafes on the Razorback Greenway. It’s not a race—just a great way to celebrate movement, community, and coffee. Last year's coffee stops include: Old Pine Coffee RoastersOnyx Coffee LabDoomsday CoffeeRush Running Co.The Meteor Cafe Come for the espresso. Stay for the vibes. Please note: this is a ONE-WAY event. transportation from the finish is not provided. Registration includes coffee at each stop (not required to consume), water, and donation to a local non-profit.

Every Registration IncludesGreat Swag - designer shirtCustom medalChip-timing with live results and awardsFree photosGreat snacks at the finish line!Plenty of fun!Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one! *Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $17!  *Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!

Kessler Mountain Jam is an AMBCS (Arkansas Mountain Bike Championship Series) mountain bike race contested on the trails of Kessler Mountain in south Fayetteville, AR.  This is a USA Cycling sanctioned race and there are categories for all ages and levels.  See following link for license requirements for each level of racer - https://www.kesslermountainjam.com/Race/KesslerMountainJam/Page-3. Chip timing, custom socks, post-race food and beverage (adult and youth), and awards are part of this great day of racing. Bring a cowbell and let's have a great day of exciting racing!

Join us for the Heatwave Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K!A sun-soaked summer challenge that’s perfect for the whole family. The fun includes – Great Swag – designer shirt & custom medalChip-timing with live results and awardsFree photosFREE ice cream at the finish to help you cool offPlenty of hot fun in the summer sun! Grab your friends and family—you won’t want to miss this one! Can’t make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag! Youth-based pricing is available: ages 12 & under are only $17! Half Marathon/10K/5K registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!Kid’s Dash is a fun, untimed dash for ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specially crafted medal for our youngest runners! (If your child wants to run the kid’s da

Join us for the annual Summer Sizzler 5k/10k/15k!  A fun summer event that is perfect for the whole family. The fun includes - Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal Chip-timing with live results and awards Free photos Delicious Treats waiting at the finish line FREE Kona Ice Plenty of fun! Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one! Can't make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag! *Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $17! 5k/10k/15K registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and a custom finisher medal! 1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal! The kid's dash is a fun, untimed dash for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specifically crafted medal for our kids' dash event! (If your child wants to

Join us for the annual Hometown Half Marathon & 5k/10k! A run local-themed event that is perfect for the whole family.The fun includes - Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal Chip-timing with live results and awards Pacers for the half marathon Free photos Delicious Treats waiting at the finish line Plenty of fun! *Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $17! Half Marathon Registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal! 10k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal! 5k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal! 1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal! The kid's dash is a fun, untimed dash for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specifically crafted medal for our kids' dash event! (If your child wants to ru

Join us for the annual Spooky Sprint 5k/10k & Half Marathon!  A fun, Halloween-themed event that is perfect for the whole family. The fun includes - Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal Chip-timing with live results and awards Free photos Delicious Treats waiting at the finish line Plenty of fun! Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one! Can't make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag! *Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $17! Half Marathon Registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal! 10k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and awesome finisher medal! 5k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal! 1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal! The kid's dash is a fu

The Hero Half Marathon is a fundraising race and community event hosted by The Spark Foundation in partnership with Fayetteville Firefighters’ IAFF – Local 2866. Race proceeds benefit organizations that meet important community needs, increase fitness opportunities for the community, and make Fayetteville and Arkansas a great place to live, work, and play. The Spark Foundation is all about encouraging our community to get active and stay active. We will award age group awards for the Top 3 male and female finishers in each age division for both the half marathon and quarter marathon.  Are you an active duty FIREFIGHTER? Want to participate in our Firefighter Challenge by running in FULL bunker gear? Sign Up for the Firefighter Challenge! *Please note if you sign up for the Firefighter Challenge you are committing to running the 13.1 mile half marathon in FULL BUNKER GEAR! Please reach out to contact@mysparkfoundation.org with any questions. *** Please note: In order to guarantee a

The start/finish location is Lake Wedington Recreation Area just outside of Fayetteville, Arkansas.  Lake Wedington is a US Forest Service Park and offers great amenities and a natural setting to come hang out for the weekend and enjoy some of the best gravel in the Ozarks of Northwest Arkansas.  4 gravel ride distances of 24, 40, 64 and 96 miles. There will be hot food, tasty beverages and snacks once you finish. HIGHLIGHT ANNOUNCEMENTS:96 Mile Ride - Cash ($1,500 total) $750 Males - $350 first, $250 second, $150 third$750 Females - $350 first, $250 second, $150 third

Join us for the annual Turkey Trails 5k/10k/Half Marathon!  A fun, Thanksgiving-themed event that is perfect for the whole family. The fun includes - Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal Chip-timing with live results and awards Free photos Delicious Treats waiting at the finish line Plenty of fun! Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one! Can't make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag! *Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $17! Half Marathon registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal! 5k/10k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal! 1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal! The kid's dash is a fun, untimed dash for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, yo

Join us for a new family tradition! Before you gather to eat, gather to move with your feet! This family friendly event has something for everyone. Choose either a 5k (3.1 miles) or 1K (.62) that is perfect for families and little ones! This new course will be everything we love about Fayetteville: hilly, scenic, fun, and downtown! The Spark Foundation is all about encouraging our community to get active and stay active. In keeping with our mission we have eliminated age group awards for the Turkey Trot, we want the person who motivates you to be, YOU! **Due to a high volume of registrants for the Turkey Trot-N-Trek, participants who register for the 5K after 11/19/25 will not be guaranteed a beanie or medal.   **1K participants will NOT receive a beanie at the Turkey Trot-N-Trek, but will receive a finisher medal.  We can't wait to see you on race day!

All runners must pickup their own packet to participate in the Fayetteville Half Marathon.  Approxiamately 1,000 runners, friends and family will come through the expo. Packet Pick-up will be located at the Fayetteville Town Center, which is located on the downtown square.

Four distances to choose from...half marathon, 10K, 5K and fun run. The race will visit some of Fayetteville's most unique spots. There are also virtual options.

Join us for the annual Candy Cane Course 5k/10k/15k!  A fun, Christmas-themed event that is perfect for the whole family.The fun includes - Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal Chip-timing with live results and awards Free photos Delicious Treats waiting at the finish line Plenty of fun! Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one! Can't make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag! *Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $22! 5k/10k/15k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal! 1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal! The kid's dash is a fun, untimed dash for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specifically crafted medal for our kids' dash event! (If your child wants to